Adriel - A unique male name
Adriel at a glance
Adriel is ranked #84 among boy baby names in 2025, with 3,895 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #84 and first appeared on the charts in 1975.
- Rank in 2025
- #84
- Births in 2025
- 3,895
- Peak year
- 2025 (#84)
- First appeared
- 1975
- Trend
- #140 in 2020 → #84 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 376 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (33 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 376 baby boys were given this name - making this a unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Adriel peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 84.
Famous with this name
Adriel
Adriel Varlack
Adriel Vega
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Adriel is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Adriel is currently topping the baby name charts in New Mexico at position #14 - and is the least popular in Mississippi at position #415.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Adriel is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Adriel origin and meaning
Hebrew — biblical name
"Flock of God" — from eder, "flock", and El, "God"
Adriel appears in the Old Testament as the husband of Saul's daughter Merab. The name was absent from American use until 1975 and has grown steadily since, reaching its peak in 2025, helped by its fit with the -el endings of many biblical names.
Attested etymology
Adriel is a 6 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Adriel, pop culture references for the name Adriel and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Adriel
We've found the following names that sound similar to Adriel, sorted by popularity.
Adryel /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 84 |
| 2024 | 109 |
| 2023 | 113 |
| 2022 | 140 |
| 2021 | 155 |
| 2020 | 140 |
| 2019 | 185 |
| 2018 | 232 |
| 2017 | 253 |
| 2016 | 240 |
| 2015 | 287 |
| 2014 | 444 |
| 2013 | 482 |
| 2012 | 453 |
| 2011 | 453 |
| 2010 | 515 |
| 2009 | 510 |
| 2008 | 590 |
| 2007 | 638 |
| 2006 | 711 |
| 2005 | 800 |
| 2004 | 809 |
| 2003 | 804 |
| 2002 | 855 |
| 2001 | 992 |
| 2000 | 1017 |
| 1999 | 1105 |
| 1998 | 1141 |
| 1997 | 1172 |
| 1996 | 1187 |
| 1995 | 1266 |
| 1994 | 1204 |
| 1993 | 1259 |
| 1992 | 1186 |
| 1991 | 1167 |
| 1990 | 990 |
| 1989 | 1414 |
| 1988 | 1256 |
| 1987 | 1132 |
| 1986 | 1175 |
| 1985 | 1290 |
| 1984 | 1310 |
| 1983 | 1296 |
| 1982 | 1290 |
| 1981 | 1337 |
| 1980 | 1717 |
| 1979 | 1126 |
| 1978 | 1421 |
| 1976 | 1647 |
| 1975 | 1922 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 14 |
| Arizona | 16 |
| Texas | 24 |
| California | 24 |
| Nevada | 30 |
| Colorado | 55 |
| Washington | 70 |
| Rhode Island | 77 |
| Idaho | 80 |
| Illinois | 81 |
| Oregon | 91 |
| Nebraska | 104 |
| Kansas | 110 |
| Utah | 116 |
| Oklahoma | 123 |
| New Jersey | 127 |
| Georgia | 130 |
| North Carolina | 130 |
| Maryland | 134 |
| Florida | 139 |
| Massachusetts | 140 |
| Delaware | 142 |
| New York | 144 |
| Connecticut | 151 |
| Arkansas | 165 |
| Minnesota | 178 |
| Tennessee | 183 |
| Virginia | 188 |
| Iowa | 191 |
| Alabama | 195 |
| Indiana | 206 |
| Louisiana | 207 |
| South Carolina | 207 |
| Pennsylvania | 217 |
| Michigan | 271 |
| Wisconsin | 285 |
| Missouri | 336 |
| Ohio | 349 |
| Kentucky | 375 |
| Mississippi | 415 |
Even more about Adriel
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Adriel a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Adriel?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
AY-dree-el · /ˈeɪdriəl/
Around the world
- Adriel (Hebrew) — Used as-is in Hebrew.
- Adriel (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish, pronounced ah-dree-EL.
Famous bearers
- Adriel — Son-in-law of King Saul in the Old Testament (Biblical) Historical
Style
BiblicalInternational
Why parents choose it
Parents, especially in Spanish-speaking and faith-centred families, choose Adriel as a less-used biblical name with a melodic, modern sound — and it is still rising.
Worth knowing
- Close to Adrian and Ariel, so it is sometimes misheard as one of those better-known names.
